The Primary Care Rheumatology Society (PCR) was set up in 1986 by a group of general practitioners with a special interest in Rheumatology.

PCR's aims are:

• to improve education in Rheumatology in general practice
• to set up relevant research topics
• to increase communication between hospital rheumatologists and other relevant health professionals, with the ultimate aim of improving care for patients with rheumatic disease

PCR has close links with the British Society for Rheumatology, the ARC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Manchester, the Rheumatology Department at Bristol Royal Infirmary, and is grateful for the help and support of consultants in the many Rheumatology units throughout the country.

Currently, PCR has a steadily growing membership and has become an important source of advice, education, ideas and initiatives in Rheumatology in general practice.